Mystery 747 @ LHR
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Mystery 747 @ LHR
Howdy,
Was sat in my 737-500 waiting for pushback yesterday (Wed 27th Feb) at LHR and was watching all the aircraft depart on 27R. I saw a plain white 747 take-off and didn´t know what it was. Anyone know? There were no markings at all from what I could see, just a lot of white paint.
Would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up for me!
DVR6K
Was sat in my 737-500 waiting for pushback yesterday (Wed 27th Feb) at LHR and was watching all the aircraft depart on 27R. I saw a plain white 747 take-off and didn´t know what it was. Anyone know? There were no markings at all from what I could see, just a lot of white paint.
Would appreciate it if anyone could clear this up for me!
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Could be one of the Middle East rulers planes, although these usually have a small flag somewhere on the tail. The Sultan of Brunei is also a regular visitor, but often goes into Brize.. .Here is his colour scheme, courtesy of Lee Collins. Yes I know it is only white on top!
<a href="http://www.leecollins.co.uk/v8ali.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.leecollins.co.uk/v8ali.jpg</A>
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<a href="http://www.leecollins.co.uk/v8ali.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.leecollins.co.uk/v8ali.jpg</A>
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I think no sponsor is right, if it is completely white without any registration it is probably an ElAl Cargo Plane. Seen it twice at CGN and I know a cargo worker there who told me it is an ElAl Freighter.. .Do they really think arabian terrorists won´t bring down a plane if it does not look like it comes from Israel